We are asking the Ontario…

We are asking the Ontario Government to recognize the important value of our Conservation Authorities and to fund them directly and appropriately so they can help our province do its part in achieving our National Biodiversity Goals as stated below. These were the Goals to reach for 2020. We have not accomplished these goals. Southern Ontario has less than 1% of it’s natural lands protected.

The myriad problems our communities face such as climate change, biodiversity loss, infectious disease outbreaks from wildlife and pollution are complex. Responding to these challenges will require all levels of government as well as local communities to work together to achieve coherent and effective management of our Conservation needs. The Conservation Authorities are a critical component to translate these National and Provincial Goals to local Municipal Actions.